Section 2520.30  Service of Documents

a)         Manner of Service.  Unless otherwise provided, all documents required to be served under the Act or this Part shall be served personally, by telefax, by U.S. mail or by private delivery service.  However, requests for review, replies to requests for review, surreplies to replies, and requests for extensions of time to file such pleadings may be served upon the Chief Legal Counsel only by personal service, by U.S. mail or by private delivery service.

b)         Proof of Service.  Where service on the Department is required, proof of service shall be filed with the Department consisting of the verified statement of the individual making service, specifying the title of the document, manner and date of such service.

c)         Effective Date of Service by Mail.  Service by mail shall be deemed complete five days after mailing of the document, properly addressed and posted for delivery to the person to be served.

(Source:  Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 804, effective December 28, 2004)